Motel Schmotel
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Motel Schmotel
Bed and breakfast
37 Russell Square, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2EF, United Kingdom
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With a stay at Motel Schmotel in Brighton (Brighton City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre. This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Brighton Pier and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Brighton Marina.Show More
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Amenities
Luggage storageFree
Taxi booking service
Car rentals
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Express check-in and check-out
Front desk (limited hours)
English
Chinese(Mandarin)
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Property Description
With a stay at Motel Schmotel in Brighton (Brighton City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre. This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Brighton Pier and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Brighton Marina.
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2.9/5
Cleanliness2.9
Amenities2.9
Location3.0
Service2.9
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Surroundings
Airport: London Gatwick Airport
(46.9 km)
Train: Brighton
(1.0 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
9
Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Lower Ground Floor
1 queen bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Bath towels
Wall hangings
Garden/yard
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12
Large Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Second Floor
1 queen bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Bath towels
Wall hangings
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5
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Ground Floor By Entrance
1 queen bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Bath towels
Wall hangings
Bathtub or shower
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17
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite
1 double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Bath towels
Wall hangings
Bathtub or shower
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16
Small Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Third Floor
1 double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Bath towels
Wall hangings
Bathtub or shower
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14
Large Double Room With Balcony, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, First Floor
1 queen bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Bath towels
Wall hangings
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Guest Reviews
2.9/5
23 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness2.9
- Amenities2.9
- Location3
- Service2.9
Average for similar properties in Brighton
Guest User
March 4, 2023
Absolutely horrendous stay. All night people up and down the stairs, banging doors, shouting. Clearly the place has people staying long term and I seriously suspect it's being used for things other than sleeping! Eastern European girls wandering about in full make up and dressing gowns at 2pm, corridors smelling of ****, at 4 am someone wailing on the balcony above me. Rushing water noises through the pipework all night then at 3.30am water actually started pouring through my celing. As a solo woman traveller I felt unsafe and didn't sleep a wink, and left as soon as I could in the morning.
The room looked nothing like the pictures, curtains stained. The whole place is grim.
Verified traveler
May 27, 2024
Stay for location
Arrived on time but nowhere to get in, no reception, waited 10mins then asked housekeeper who went out but she’s didn’t speak a word in English. After 5mins asked her again mimicking what I want so she gave me number to call. A person came. Everything in house extremely old and worn out and half-broken; toilet never fully flushes, mini fridge makes noise so need to unplug for a night, floors extremely squeaky with every move, you can hear all neighbours (even next door) their every step. Floors also not straight at all. Shower not scrubbed, rusty. The only good thing was the bed - very comfy. If I ever had to stay again it would be due to location which was perfect. 3mins walk to beach, 2mins to high street, 10mins to Royal Pavilion, 15mins to Pier.
Kevin
March 4, 2025
Good location
It's in a good location, close to shopping area. Bathroom was hidden in what looked like a closet. Better rate the longer you stay.
Robert
February 25, 2025
The convenience and the price. The property was a little shabby, and the en suite was very small. The bed not very comfortable.
Glen
September 15, 2024
The property was dirty it looked nothing like the photos, my wife could have cried when we walked in we upgraded to another room that was just as bad. Completely spoiled how much needed hoilday..disgusting place
Sergey
September 11, 2024
Picture look better than reality. Rooms are small, mattresses and pillows aren't great, bathrooms are tiny. Good price though and good location.
Ellie
March 18, 2024
Basic but great overall! I recommend.
My room at Motel Schmotel was great. The room was small and basic but had all amenities I needed. My lamp stopped working but I’m sure if I had reported it, it would’ve been replaced. Qi An was a lovely host and carried my bag up to the fourth floor for me. Good price and close to the city centre - great for solo travellers and business trips like mine.
Toby
July 20, 2023
Could be better, could be worse
It's quiet, but you're prone to end up with a room full of flies if you leave the window open too long. Nice location, though.
Verified traveler
September 21, 2023
Older dated room
Hotel is basic. No reception or so. Basic cleaning on the day. Room was old and a bit dated.
However, clean. Toilet didn't flush properly.
It did the job to sleep there, but, not more than that.
so, if you are okay with a very basic, dated but clean room, it will do.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Luggage storage
Free
Taxi booking service
Car rentals
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Car rentals
Front Desk Services
Luggage storage
Free
Express check-in and check-out
Front desk (limited hours)
Languages Spoken
English
Chinese(Mandarin)
Public Areas
Elevator
No smoking in public areas
Non-smoking floor
Picnic area
Activities
Public beach
Cleaning Services
Clothes steamer
Safety & Security
CCTV in public areas
Fire alarm
Keycard entry system
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
Carbon monoxide alarm
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]11:00–18:00
To check-in, contact the property in advance.At the same time, please provide proof of identification, your check-in time
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
Breakfast not provided.
Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Deposit Collection MethodsA fixed amount of £100.00 (approx. PHP 7,393.89) is charged.
Deposit Payment Methodsthird-party payment service
Deposit RefundThe deposit will be returned to the original account of payment on the day of check-out.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Quiet Hours
Guests are required to keep quiet between 20:00–07:00
Parties
Parties and activities not allowed
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2013
- Number of Rooms: 10
With a stay at Motel Schmotel in Brighton (Brighton City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre. This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Brighton Pier and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Brighton Marina.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage.
Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage.
Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.